Try experimenting with this basic recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins--like pickle relish, finely chopped red bell pepper or salsa--to the yolk mixture.

Makes 24 deviled eggs

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (see Tip)
1/2 cup EatingWell Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish

1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks, discarding half and putting the rest in a small bowl.
2. Thoroughly mash the yolks with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, chives and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon the mixture into the hollows in the egg whites and sprinkle with paprika. Arrange on a platter.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 46 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 111 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 78 mg sodium; 40 mg potassium.
0 Carbohydrate Servings

TIP: Tip: To hard-boil eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook at the barest simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, pour out hot water and run a constant stream of cold water over the eggs until completely cooled.

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